Trustees approved the DLVA charter renewal after district staff said DPI required two specific language/date revisions; the motion passed by voice vote.
At a post‑meeting financial workshop, finance staff reviewed enrollment and membership trends, the district’s three‑year funding model, and a projected $1.25 million gap tied to the proposed compensation model; staff advised further analysis in March–April.
Trustees approved English 101, English 102 and concurrent‑enrollment precalculus to offer college credit locally through university partners and an opt‑out enrollment approach.
After a lengthy administration presentation on statutory criteria and fiscal impact, the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District Board voted to deny four small‑territory petitions that would have detached parcels to the New Berlin School District.
District teaching-and-learning staff told the board that AGR-funded strategies (18:1 class ratios, school-based instructional coaches, 1:1 reading teachers) are producing strong typical and aggressive growth in K2D3; staff also described reduced testing burden and use of UFLI to supplement Scholastic for phonics.
Baker Tilly delivered an unmodified opinion on the district27s FY2025 financial statements and reported no compliance findings on federal and state grants. Auditors noted a material weakness tied to the firm preparing the financial statements and recommended reconciling Skyward budget records to board-approved budgets.
The West Allis‑West Milwaukee School Board approved consent items including minutes, employment summaries and issuance of regular teacher contracts; it separately approved preliminary nonrenewal notices and then moved into an executive session to consider a student disciplinary expulsion under Wisconsin statute.
Seven West Allis Central students described how clubs such as Interact, Hope Squad, NAHS and WAC News build leadership, community ties and the district’s ‘portrait of a graduate.’ Board members praised student presentations and asked brief follow‑up questions.
Four petition groups representing clusters of New Berlin parcels told the board they seek detachment under Wisconsin statutes, citing proximity to New Berlin schools, higher performance metrics in New Berlin, and minimal fiscal impact to the district; the board will consider the petitions at its Feb. 23 meeting.
District staff reported completion of multiple roofing projects, the Central Field House opening, and a 2026 construction program covering Nathan Hale, Irving, Pershing and Frank Lloyd Wright. Board members discussed potential use of surplus funds and urged consideration of classroom and CTE investments for broader student impact.